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Der lächelnde Schatten

Last work for the night: Schuman New England Triptych


pjme


Que

#128082


It was the rare repertoire that drew me in. You never know, Schmelzer might (pleasantly) surprise me....
Because the programming is more than interesting, with music by George de La Hèle, Alard Du Gaucquier, Matthias Pottier, Pedro Rimonte, Orazio Vecchi, Paolo Bravusi, Duarte Lobo and Tylman Susato. But almost immediately the ample use of "Byzantian" micro-intervals became apparent. Something that - to me - fits (early )Medieval repertoire, but feels here as quite unfortunate blemishes.

For a mass by George de La Hèle, currently I have the choice between a super smooth British style or Schmelzer's tinkering. I need more options!  :-X

Harry

Quote from: Que on April 23, 2025, 11:51:15 PM

It was the rare repertoire that drew me in. You never know, Schmelzer might (pleasantly) surprise me....
Because the programming is more than interesting, with music by George de La Hèle, Alard Du Gaucquier, Matthias Pottier, Pedro Rimonte, Orazio Vecchi, Paolo Bravusi, Duarte Lobo and Tylman Susato. But almost immediately the ample use of "Byzantian" micro-intervals became apparent. Something that - to me - fits (early )Medieval repertoire, but feels here as quite unfortunate blemishes.

For a mass by George de La Hèle, currently I have the choice between a super smooth British style or Schmelzer's tinkering. I need more options!  :-X

Agreed!
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Que


Harry

Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Traverso


Harry

Jacques Ibert (1890– 1962).
Orchestral Works.
See for details back cover.
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Neeme Järvi.
Recording venue Victoria Hall, Geneva, Switzerland; 25–27 June 2015.



What can I say, this is bloody marvelous. Sublime performances and SOTA sound. Lay back and enjoy. Ibert was and still is a composer I admire greatly. Järvi is in his element here, owing nothing to the pieces in terms of color magic and suggestive power, with the exquisite sound engineering supporting him to the best of his ability, And the result is magical.
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

brewski

R. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier (Ormandy/Philadelphia). Gorgeous, and hard to believe it's from 1964. The cover photo, OTOH...never mind. ;D
"I set down a beautiful chord on paper—and suddenly it rusts."
—Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)

Harry

#128089
優 Yuu.

Gentleness and Melancholy.
Works for the Viola da Gamba.
KAORI UEMURA plays on a 7-string Bass viol, François Bodart, 1985, after Johannes Tilke & a  6-string Bass viol anonymous, around 18th century, restored by Tilman Muthesius.
Recorded 11–13 June 2019 at Saint-Apollinaire's Church, Bolland, Belgium.
Cover: Cuff , satin embroidered in multi-coloured chenille threads, England, c.1760


A well chosen program, played on some beautiful instruments, by a very able musician. Recorded in SOTA sound.

Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Cato

I wish this had been available decades ago: it should have been!

Nikolai Tcherepnin: Narcissus and Echo Ballet


"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

- Brian Aherne introducing Rosalind Russell in  My Sister Eileen (1942)

Traverso

Bach

Hohe Messe

The Netherlands Bach Society

Jos van Veldhoven




brewski

R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks and "Dance of the Seven Veils" from Salome (Ormandy/Philadelphia, from the same recording cited earlier). More winners, and again, the sound quality is superb, given the period.
"I set down a beautiful chord on paper—and suddenly it rusts."
—Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)

Dry Brett Kavanaugh

Works of Chabrier, Franck, Grétry, Lalo, Méhul, Saint-Saëns, Delius, Balakirev & Strauss (Live). Sir Thomas Beecham.








Dry Brett Kavanaugh

Quote from: brewski on April 24, 2025, 02:51:42 AMR. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier (Ormandy/Philadelphia). Gorgeous, and hard to believe it's from 1964. The cover photo, OTOH...never mind. ;D


Yes, weird cover art. I trust what you said about the (early stereo) recording sound.

Der lächelnde Schatten

Heads-up, @ChamberNut

Now playing Dukas Symphony in C


Harry

Ciaccona!
See back cover for details.
La Centifolia, Leila Schayegh.
Recording: Landgasthof Riehen (Switzerland), in June 2022.


This is indeed a special occasion, a debut CD of this ensemble, and secondly a successful release, for we are offered a performance which is very special. The freshness, virtuosity, and colourful interpretations of works known and especially the unknown compositions is ravishing. The Chaconnas offer a rare insight in this particular form of composition. Expertly done with great taste! SOTA sound.

Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Madiel

Mozart: String Quartet no.20 in D major



I don't really have strong memories of this work, and it seems I only listen to it about once every 5 years or so, but I do have vague recollections of previously thinking that it's one of the Mozart SQs that I like the best. And I certainly liked it just now.
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Der lächelnde Schatten

Quote from: pjme on April 23, 2025, 11:10:52 PM



I didn't realize that Ormandy recorded Schuman's 9th. Wow...that's fantastic! How is the performance? This symphony is one of my favorites from an American composer.

Madiel

Medtner: Eight Mood Pictures, op.1



I agree with the liner notes: the opening "Prologue" is more substantial and more impressive than quite a few of the pieces it is prologuing. Though none of them are without merit and a couple of them are quite interesting. Number 5 with its chilly winter wind ended up reminding me a bit of Sibelius in his more Expressionist phase, which is almost contemporary.
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